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Teacher of English

1 Year Fixed-Term contract (Maternity Cover)/ Full time

November 2024 or January 2025

£30,965 to £43,671 per annum (depending on experience) + excellent benefits

Everything we do is about empowerment.

At St Mary’s School in Cambridge, you can be YOU. We’re a unique school community that celebrates diversity and blends different languages, cultures and perspectives to create a true microcosm of the world.

The School is looking for a proactive and outstanding Teacher of English to join our flourishing English Department.  The successful candidate must also be comfortable delivering PHSEE. The department aims to foster an enthusiasm for the study of English alongside a spirit of academic excellence.  English is taught in mixed ability groups throughout all year groups.

A range of activities, texts and approaches is used to challenge and engage the students. Members of the department share a common ethos and the atmosphere is very positive, productive and supportive. Colleagues willingly share expertise and resources: we discuss and exchange ideas, but our schemes of work also allow flexibility so that individual interests are incorporated within a structured course. The department is well equipped and resourced including ICT facilities such as interactive white boards in all the English rooms, use of student devices and online resources such as Digital Theatre Plus, Massolit and ClickView. Resources are shared on the English departmental area on the school’s intranet and VLE. 

How to apply 

Job Description 

If you have any questions, please contact the HR Team by email: hr@stmaryscambridge.co.uk or call: 01223 353253.

Closing date: 08:00am Monday 14 October 2024

Interview date:  from 8.00am Tuesday 22 October 2024

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.   

 


Food Service Assistant

October 2024 

Term time only plus 6 weeks (41 weeks), 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00-14:30

Salary £16,022 per annum (£25,459 FTE) + excellent benefits

At St Mary’s School in Cambridge, you can be YOU. We’re a unique school community that celebrates diversity and blends different languages, cultures and perspectives to create a true microcosm of the world.

We are seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant (FSA) to manage and support the front-of-house operations for the catering team. In this vital role, the FSA will ensure that all food service areas are clean, organised and welcoming, whilst delivering high-quality customer service to students, staff and visitors. The role also involves assisting with afternoon event setups and ensuring that events run smoothly and professionally. You will be working closely with the Chef Manager and the kitchen team to ensure seamless operation and a high level of customer satisfaction. This is a key role in supporting the success of the School functions, grab-and-go services and catering events.

This position is ideal for someone seeking a consistent part-time role that offers a balanced schedule with afternoons free. The term-time nature of the position allows for flexibility during school holidays, making it a great opportunity for someone seeking work-life balance while being part of a dedicated and professional team in a supportive environment.

How to apply 

Candidate Pack/Job Description 

Closing date for applications: 5pm, 16 October 2024    

Interviews: To be confirmed 

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.   


Head of Religious Education

April 2025

Contract - Permanent

£37,946 - £56,936 FTE (dependent on experience) 

Love truth, seek knowledge, not for themselves but for the end they bring to you which is God.” – Mary Ward

Teaching in RE is inclusive in approach and the department nurtures principally an academic, as well as a devotional, response to the study of religion. We try to create a climate within which pupils feel it is normal to be spiritual and moral, and within which they can feel sufficiently secure to explore the relevance of religion in their own lives and the lives of others.

The department aims to foster an enthusiasm for the study of Religion leading to academic excellence, a high quality of moral debate, critical thinking about religious belief and practice and opportunities for personal reflection on the meaning of religious truth and spirituality.

If you can be an outstanding role model and inspire our pupils to realise their full potential, it’s time we talked. Please click the apply button to complete an online application form.

How to apply

Job Description

Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children. Candidates are required to bring with them the necessary ID documentation and any relevant qualification certificate(s), all of which must be originals. Further information of the interview format will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview. 

If you have any question, please contact the HR Team by email: hr@stmaryscambridge.co.uk or call: 01223 353253. 

Closing date for applications: 08:00am   Monday 11 November 2024

Interviews: Wednesday 20th   November 2024

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.  

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.  

 


Chef Manager

October 2024

Permanent contract - all year round

Salary £30 - £34K

Looking for your next catering role?  Want to improve your work life balance?

Catering for a prestigious independent school in central Cambridge, our dining offer provides fresh, nutritional food for approx. 350 pupils and 120 staff on a daily basis as well as ad hoc hospitality. As the school has summer lets and summer clubs, this is a full time contract (not term time only)

As the Chef Manager, you will be
* leading and managing a team of chefs, food services assistants and kitchen porters
* cooking and preparing dishes from scratch using seasonal ingredients
* creating exciting and nutritious menus for day to day as well as theme days
* building and maintaining a strong working relationship with colleagues and students


Working hours are Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks (full time contract)

Our ideal candidate would be
* a strong Chef Manager with a proven work history
* ideally experienced in catering for independent schools or B&I catering
* a real foodie with a genuine passion for ingredients and produce
* able to manage a team with good leadership skills
* attentive to detail and presentation
* strong in communication skills
* flexible and positive with a can do attitude

Please note that as a successful candidate, you will need to undertake a DBS check.

Interested? Then apply immediately. 

 How to apply 

Job Description 

Closing date for applications: 9:00am Friday 11th October 2024

Interviews: Date to be confirmed

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.   



Chef (Term Time only plus 6 weeks)

October 2024
40 hours per week, term time only plus 6 weeks (41 weeks per year)
Permanent Contract
£25,631 - £28,377 per annum FTE (dependent on experience) plus excellent benefits

Hours of work as follows: 

  • Term Time: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (06:00am – 2.30pm)
  • You may be required to work some weekends on a rotational basis at the Boarding House and additional hours for events, which will be paid as overtime.

Everything we do is about empowerment.

At St Mary’s School in Cambridge, you can be YOU. We’re a unique school community that celebrates diversity and blends different languages, cultures and perspectives to create a true microcosm of the world.

The School is looking for a proactive and conscientious Chef to join the Kitchen Team and assist the Chef Manager with the ongoing preparation and service of meal, as well as providing an excellent catering service.

Key duties include – but not limited to:

  • General kitchen tasks and duties.
  • Adherence to food safety regulations and allergy guidelines.
  • Support event catering for functions, including fine dining and summer programmes.
  • All legal documentation kept electronically and up to date.

Job Description

How to apply

Closing date for applications: 5pm, Wednesday 16 October 2024

Interviews: to be confirmed

We reserve the right to withdraw the position at anytime.   


Chef

October 2024
Full-time (40 hours per week), all year round
Permanent Contract
£28k - £31k per annum FTE (dependent on experience) plus excellent benefits

Hours of work as follows: 

  • Term Time: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (06:00am – 2.30pm)
  • Non-Term Time: you will continue to work 40 hours per week to assist with deep cleaning, planning menus and catering for school events. Some weekends and evening work may be required during the summer months. 
  • The role requires the role holder to be work some weekends on a rotational basis.

Everything we do is about empowerment.

At St Mary’s School in Cambridge, you can be YOU. We’re a unique school community that celebrates diversity and blends different languages, cultures and perspectives to create a true microcosm of the world.

The School is looking for a proactive and conscientious Chef to join the Kitchen Team and assist the Chef Manager with the ongoing preparation and service of meal, as well as providing an excellent catering service.

Key duties include – but not limited to:

  • General kitchen tasks and duties.
  • Adherence to food safety regulations and allergy guidelines.
  • Support event catering for functions, including fine dining and summer programmes.
  • All legal documentation kept electronically and up to date.

How to apply

Job Description

Closing date for applications: 5:00pm, Wednesday 16 October 2024.

Interviews: to be confirmed.

We reserve the right to withdraw the position at anytime.